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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.34, 812.87 and 465.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.34, 812.87 and 465.95 is: 641.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.34 : 812.87 = 465.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.34/812.87 = 465.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.34x = 812.87 × 465.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.34x = 378,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,756.48/590.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.59

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